Paco Kang, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

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Overview

H. Paco Kang, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors in the pelvis and upper and lower extremities. He offers expert care in the management of skeletal metastases in such cancers as lung, breast and thyroid, along with treatment of general orthopedic problems for patients with cancer.

Dr. Kang was fellowship-trained in musculoskeletal oncology at Harvard Medical School and attended medical school at Columbia University, where he also spent time as a pre-doctoral orthopedic research fellow.

His clinical research interests include improvement of long-term functional outcomes and overall survival for patients with metastatic cancer. In his research, Dr. Kang focuses on the development of new implant types and cutting-edge surgical techniques, such as carbon-fiber implants, custom 3D printed reconstructions and robotic surgery.

In his practice at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, he appreciates being able to offer patients access to a team of multidisciplinary experts dedicated to their health and well-being.

Publications

  • National Trends in Use of Regional Anesthesia and Postoperative Patterns of Opioid Prescription Filling in Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Procedure-Specific Analysis in Patients With or Without Recent Opioid Exposure. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Jun; 8(6):2325967120929349.. View in PubMed
  • Recalcitrant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection of bone cells: Intracellular penetration and control strategies. Bone Joint Res. 2020 Feb; 9(2):49-59.. View in PubMed
  • Response to Letter to the Editor Concerning “The True Effect of a Lumbar Dural Tear on Complications and Cost”. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Apr 01; 45(7):E414.. View in PubMed
  • Proximal Row Carpectomy Versus 4-Corner Fusion: Incidence, Conversion to Fusion, and Cost. J Hand Surg Am. 2020 May; 45(5):427-432.. View in PubMed
  • Effect of Mental Health Conditions on Complications, Revision Rates, and Readmission Rates Following Femoral Shaft, Tibial Shaft, and Pilon Fracture. J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Jun; 33(6):e210-e214.. View in PubMed
  • Trends in computer navigation and robotic assistance for total knee arthroplasty in the United States: an analysis of patient and hospital factors. Arthroplast Today. 2019 Mar; 5(1):88-95.. View in PubMed
  • Are Orthopaedic Surgeons Performing Fewer Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomies in Patients Greater Than 50 Years Old? A National Database Study. Arthroscopy. 2019 04; 35(4):1152-1159.e1.. View in PubMed
  • Injections Prior to Rotator Cuff Repair Are Associated With Increased Rotator Cuff Revision Rates. Arthroscopy. 2019 03; 35(3):717-724.. View in PubMed
  • Total Hip Arthroplasty Bearing Surface Trends in the United States From 2007 to 2014: The Rise of Ceramic on Polyethylene. J Arthroplasty. 2018 06; 33(6):1757-1763.e1.. View in PubMed